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Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Contra Costa, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,793. Mountain View Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,818. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Contra Costa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,793
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,852
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,888
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
IMT Pleasant HillA21BR,1BA$2,085
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,135
Kingston Place ApartmentsThe Luxor2BR,1BA$2,149
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B2BR,1BA$2,190
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Contra Costa area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Central Contra Costa apartment is the Townhome Model at Spring Meadow starting at $2,640 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Contra Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Villa Montanaro1x1-9461BR,1BA$3.25
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B2BR,1BA$2.42
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.73
The WindsorBristol1BR,1BA$3.36
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$3.29
IMT Pleasant HillA21BR,1BA$3.47
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Contra Costa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Contra Costa is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,793.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment is $2,030 at The Grove at Walnut Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is starting from $2,149 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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